diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index aaaf2627..840186b4 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ micronautTestVersion=3.1.1
 groovyVersion=3.0.10
 spockVersion=2.0-groovy-3.0
 
-kotlinVersion=1.6.10
+kotlinVersion=1.7.0
 ktorVersion=1.6.8
 dokka_version=1.6.10
 junitVersion=5.8.2